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Wednesday, September 28, 2011

Last Saturday, I drove to my sister’s in Austin so that we could go together to the Warrenton/Round Top Antiques Show.

My niece joined us on Sunday as we braved the sun and 103-degree heat. The wind and dirt were blowing like crazy and a severe drought continues. After only a few minutes, our faces were coated with so much dirt is felt a bit like sandpaper. Despite the really miserable conditions we had a great time tromping around

in the fields from tent to tent.

Everything imaginable was available!

HGTV was there with a crew and are planning a special on the show in October. There was a notice at their tent (which, of course, was empty when we were there) that anything said are done in the area would was subject to being recorded by audio and video equipment. Maybe thay had some secret cameras for “candid camera” segments. We were careful what we said and

did while we were there.

Sunday evening, Theresa, a very gracious hostess, of Garden Antqs Vintage held a Blog Party and it was fun meeting a few other bloggers. If you have never met Theresa, be sure to stop by her blog. She always has great posts! While we were there I took a few shots of her booth!

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Teresa and my sister, Donna

We were back again on Monday and we stayed both days until everyone was closing up.

Did I tell you that we all found some really neat things and the SUV was loaded down both days?

Hi all, I’m Susi, a writer for DesignShuffle.com, a fabulous social media site that promotes interior designers and their work from around the world. My writing focuses on things I'm passionate about: interior design, home furnishings, gardening, travel and art. I am so excited to be visiting 2805 this week and talking about decorating ideas for kitchens with unexpected sparkle. Who doesn't love a stylish kitchen? And there are so many cool ways to add unexpected sparkly design elements these days. I'm definitely a magpie when it comes to sparkly objects. They catch the eye and add so much interest to a room. Here are 8 of my favorite kitchens with unexpected sparkle. Hope you enjoy them!

Another beautiful chandelier hangs in this kitchen but what adds something unexpected is the wallpaper. A soft metallic sheen in a kitchen wallpaper would definitely add a bit of unexpected sparkle to the space.

Adding a bit of sparkle from a formal crystal chandelier to a farmhouse kitchen is unexpected but definitely works. Mixing in different styles makes for a more interesting space. An amazing number of kitchen design ideas packed into one space here.

We are the French sisters, remember us? I’m Nannette (the tall one), and I’m Babbette (the sexy one… she still hasn’t gotten this flower out of my face!)

Nanette: Honey is away for a few days. She went to that big antiques show in Warrenton/Round Top.

Babbette: Why would anyone be out there walking around in that dirt, wind and heat. It’s 103!

So we are in control of the computer again. She almost never let’s us close to this thing. But since she’s gone, we wanted you to know we are here and if you want to ask us any questions, we will try to get them answered before she gets back tonight

and catches us!

We do want to remind you about the Giveaway…times running out! It ends tonight at Midnight!

We hope you will join us for Potpourri Friday. Link up will be Thursday afternoon. We will be there looking at your posts.

Saturday, September 24, 2011

The inspiration from last week’s party is just overwhelming. You all have such wonderful, creative ideas and projects. Each of you have helped to make the party a success and I appreciate each and every one of you.

OK! Are you ready for this?? This week’s giveaway is a gift from Daphne of Daphne Nicole & Linda Cade! Daphne has recently opened Daphne’s Boutique that is a beauty! Daphne has donated one of her special handmade pillow creations!

How to EnterPlease leave a separate comment for each Entry

1. Be a Friend and Follower of 2805 via Google Connect. Let me know if you are a new follower or if you are already a follower.

2. Become a follower of Daphne and Nicole. Leave a comment if you are a new or existing follower.

3. Visit Daphne’s Boutique, and come back and leave a comment as to which item you adore.

4. Blog about this giveaway, or the party and the giveaway.

5. Link up to Potpourri Friday Party #2. This counts as two entries!

Party Guidelines:1. Be a friend and follower of 2805 via Google Connect. 2. Please post the Party Button, located on the sidebar, or a textlink back in the body of your post so that others can join in the Party Fun. You must have a link back to this party or my party button in your post. If you find your link deleted then a link back to this party was not in your post. Just add a link to your post and try again.3. Since Potpourri is a mixture or assortment, you may link up your creative posts on décor, gardening, DIY projects, crafts, recipes, thrifty finds, or photography, etc. Potpourri is a mixture or assortment.4. Please link the url of the specific post which you are linking, not the url for your blog.5. Please turn off your Word Verification. Google does a very good job of catching spam. Go to Settings, Click on Comments, Go to Show Word Verification? Check “No” and Save. 6. Please stay a while, visit other guests, just as you would at any other party, leave some comment love (we all love comments!) and perhaps make a few new friends while you are here!